Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave
“When the curtain goes up, let the horror begin!”
Synopsis
Witness a dinner party with a diabolical main course - obsession is put to the limit when a scorned and demonic woman traps the man of her dreams, submission has never been so terrifying!!! - a grizzly murderer is forced to cover his trail without losing his mind. These eerie tales from the grave will leave you at the edge of your seat, screaming for more. Things are often not what they seem.
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Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
Sarah (segment 'Eau de la vie')
Kirsty Hamilton
Catherine (segment 'Eau de la vie')
David Geary
Grant (segment 'Eau de la vie')
Jeff Boyd
Maitre'd (segment 'Eau de la vie')
Peter Daube
Tank Man (segment 'Eau de la vie') / Paul (segment 'Bitch')
Janet Roddick
Singer (segment 'Eau de la vie')
Joanne Simpson
Isabel (segment 'Bitch')
Carol Smith
Ruth (segment 'Bitch')
Stuart McKenzie
Tony (segment 'Bitch')
Stephen Papps
Fergus (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Adam Hutchings
Young Fergus (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Mandy McMullin
Mother (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Kate Miles
Lucy (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Patrick Smith
Dr. Pickeltheeps (segment 'The Imploding Self')
George Boyle
Father (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Jon Brazier
Hospital Doctor (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Tricia Phillips
Nurse (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Coco Cambell
Angel (segment 'The Imploding Self')
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Baré, Fiona Samuel, Anna Reeves, Simon Raby, Stephen Batt, Niki Caro
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Baré, Fiona Samuel, Philippa Campbell, Anna Reeves, Simon Raby, Niki Caro, Stephen Batt
- Original Score
- Michelle Scullion, Jeremy Dempsey, Victoria Kelly, Chris Matthews, Anthony Nevison, Michael Lawry
- Original Title
- Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Di Oliver Production, GG Films, Meridian Film Productions, Frame Up Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Baré, Fiona Samuel, Anna Reeves, Simon Raby, Stephen Batt, Niki Caro
Simon Baré, Fiona Samuel, Philippa Campbell, Anna Reeves, Simon Raby, Niki Caro, Stephen Batt
Michelle Scullion, Jeremy Dempsey, Victoria Kelly, Chris Matthews, Anthony Nevison, Michael Lawry
Richard Bluck, Kevin Riley, Simon Raby
Eric De Beus, Stephanie Donald, Barry Boyle
Di Oliver, Glenis Giles, Robin Laing, Alex Cole-Baker, Owen Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Baré
Director
Eric De Beus
Editor
Simon Baré
Writer
Richard Bluck
Director of Photography
Aileen Davidson
Stunt Coordinator
Tanea Chapman
Production Design
Neville Stevenson
Production Design
Fiona Samuel
Writer
Di Oliver
Producer
Sally Rodwell
Stunt Coordinator
Fiona Samuel
Director
Michelle Scullion
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Dempsey
Original Music Composer
Stephen Geary
Production Design
Glenis Giles
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave about?
Witness a dinner party with a diabolical main course - obsession is put to the limit when a scorned and demonic woman traps the man of her dreams, submission has never been so terrifying!!! - a grizzly murderer is forced to cover his trail without losing his mind. These eerie tales from the grave will leave you at the edge of your seat, screaming for more. Things are often not what they seem.
Who directed Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave?
Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave was directed by Simon Baré, Fiona Samuel, Anna Reeves, Simon Raby, Stephen Batt, Niki Caro.
Who stars in Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave?
The principal cast of Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave includes Sarah Smuts-Kennedy, Kirsty Hamilton, David Geary, Jeff Boyd, Peter Daube.
When was Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave released and how long is it?
Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave was composed by Michelle Scullion, Jeremy Dempsey, Victoria Kelly, Chris Matthews, Anthony Nevison, Michael Lawry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave?
Dark Stories: Tales from Beyond the Grave holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).